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Refurbishing an old 1930s necklace with Chinese cloisonne & stone beads --- beadiste ( 2024-12-03 12:47 ) (2 reads) file img

Green venetian beads --- Sammitenn ( 2024-10-28 03:19 ) (183 reads) file

Re: Green "Venetian" Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-11-01 15:07 ) (89 reads)
- Re: Re: Green "Venetian" Beads --- sammi_tenn ( 2024-11-03 01:45 ) (53 reads)
- jpeg vs. jpg and BCN site security --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-03 09:22 ) (61 reads)
  - That's surprising! --- Beadman ( 2024-11-03 14:34 ) (56 reads)
    - I use Photos exclusively --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-03 15:37 ) (52 reads)
    - The offcial word on .jpg vs. .jpeg --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-03 15:55 ) (59 reads)
      - I accept the above.... --- Beadman ( 2024-11-04 17:35 ) (78 reads) file img
        
        Hmmmmm... --- Beadman ( 2024-11-17 20:03 ) (57 reads) file img

My Latest Acquisition --- Beadman ( 2024-08-23 10:48 ) (389 reads) file img

More Photos --- Beadman ( 2024-08-23 10:50 ) (205 reads) file img
Purchased many years ago --- nishedha ( 2024-08-26 02:16 ) (210 reads) file img
last but not least --- nishedha ( 2024-08-26 02:20 ) (156 reads) file img
- Re: Millefiori --- Beadman ( 2024-08-27 13:15 ) (181 reads)
  - Re: Re: quoting --- nishedha ( 2024-08-28 01:35 ) (134 reads)
    - Similar --- Beadman ( 2024-11-10 19:20 ) (29 reads)
Some fave mixed milles --- Rosanna ( 2024-08-28 21:36 ) (183 reads) file
- Forgot to change the extension again - sorry! --- Rosanna ( 2024-08-28 21:38 ) (158 reads) file img
- From 2009. --- Beadman ( 2024-08-29 23:18 ) (118 reads) link
- From 2011. --- Beadman ( 2024-08-29 23:36 ) (133 reads) link
- No Content. --- Beadman ( 2024-11-17 20:00 ) (20 reads) file img
From a Year Ago --- Beadman ( 2024-11-10 06:46 ) (32 reads) file img

7L chevrons from Rosetta, Egypt??? --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-15 08:44 ) (90 reads)

Old Mistaken "News." --- Beadman ( 2024-11-16 15:49 ) (42 reads)
- P.S. --- Beadman ( 2024-11-16 16:09 ) (31 reads)
- Thanks for the update --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-16 20:39 ) (29 reads)
  - And so... --- Beadman ( 2024-11-17 07:46 ) (36 reads)
    - From 2006 --- Beadman ( 2024-11-17 09:46 ) (29 reads) link
      - Thanks for the stroll down "bead memory lane" --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-17 10:27 ) (24 reads)
    - From 2007 --- Beadman ( 2024-11-17 10:17 ) (22 reads) link

ID help request --- Rosanna ( 2024-11-06 19:27 ) (81 reads) file img

Czech is a reasonable guess. --- Beadman ( 2024-11-06 23:32 ) (49 reads) file img

Orthodox aka Classic --- nishedha ( 2024-10-31 10:21 ) (84 reads) file img

Simple but classy. --- Beadman ( 2024-11-01 04:57 ) (51 reads)
- OMG no sea in Tibet! --- nishedha ( 2024-11-01 07:23 ) (51 reads)
  - Re: Tibetan Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-11-01 14:17 ) (55 reads)
    - Sir, Yes, Sir --- nishedha ( 2024-11-01 21:06 ) (49 reads)

Where to buy beads in japan --- Sammitenn ( 2024-10-11 06:23 ) (134 reads)

Can you show some "mid century delicate floral beads (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-10-19 16:27 ) (62 reads)
No Content. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-10-19 16:27 ) (41 reads)
Re: Where to buy beads in japan --- sammi_tenn ( 2024-10-22 08:59 ) (92 reads) file
- Re: Japanese Glass Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-10-24 02:15 ) (79 reads) link
  - Re: Japanese Glass Beads - P.S. --- Beadman ( 2024-10-24 02:22 ) (55 reads)
  - Re: Re: Japanese Glass Beads --- sammi_tenn ( 2024-10-27 04:21 ) (51 reads)
    - This Dialogue from 2011 --- Beadman ( 2024-11-01 15:15 ) (40 reads) link

Boshan Beads in 1930s Western Fashion Jewelry --- beadiste ( 2024-10-09 18:44 ) (137 reads) link file img

I wish I knew! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-10-19 16:30 ) (44 reads)
- White clay residue in holes - Czech or Japanese? --- beadiste ( 2024-10-21 12:26 ) (67 reads)
  - Re: White clay residue in Japanese glass beads? --- Beadman ( 2024-10-21 13:15 ) (65 reads)
    - Thanks, Jamey --- beadiste ( 2024-10-21 20:41 ) (71 reads) file img
    - Yes, Japanese beads have white residue in holes + 50s charm bracelet use --- beadiste ( 2024-10-30 12:37 ) (63 reads) file img
      - Re: Post-WWII Japanese Glass Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-11-01 14:35 ) (42 reads) link

Clasps on Chinese cloisonne necklaces --- beadiste ( 2024-06-01 10:36 ) (349 reads) file img

Re: Clasps on Chinese cloisonne necklaces pt. 2 --- beadiste ( 2024-06-01 10:38 ) (244 reads) file img
Re: Clasps on Chinese cloisonne necklaces - blog post from 10 years ago --- beadiste ( 2024-06-01 10:56 ) (195 reads)
- Re: Re: Clasps on Chinese cloisonne necklaces - blog post from 10 years ago --- beadiste ( 2024-06-01 11:04 ) (202 reads) file img
Re: Clasps on Chinese Cloisonne Necklaces --- Beadman ( 2024-06-08 22:48 ) (247 reads) file img
- Thanks, Jamey --- beadiste ( 2024-06-10 19:10 ) (200 reads)
  - "The faster I go, the more behinder I get." (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-10-21 13:33 ) (42 reads)

"Taphonomy" ! --- stefany ( 2024-04-21 04:41 ) (547 reads)

Re: Fossil Coral --- Beadman ( 2024-04-21 15:36 ) (381 reads)
- Red Fossil Coral --- Beadman ( 2024-04-21 15:42 ) (346 reads) link
  - far out link, Jamey, thnks (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-04-22 08:33 ) (237 reads)
    - [Smile] --- Beadman ( 2024-04-27 00:49 ) (307 reads) file img
      - I guess Islamic Era reincarnate in Java? (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-04-27 01:50 ) (261 reads)
        
        Oops! --- nishedha ( 2024-04-27 11:16 ) (267 reads)
        
        Geode --- Beadman ( 2024-04-28 17:31 ) (252 reads)
        
        Re: OMG --- nishedha ( 2024-04-29 00:08 ) (287 reads) file img
        
        Nature Is Astounding! --- beadman ( 2024-04-29 15:56 ) (273 reads)
        
        Sure! --- nishedha ( 2024-04-30 00:54 ) (216 reads)
        
        Some of my favorite animals are nice people. --- Beadman ( 2024-05-02 19:14 ) (248 reads)
        
        Re: All animals are nice people... --- nishedha ( 2024-05-04 01:09 ) (269 reads) file img
        
        nicer bis --- nishedha ( 2024-05-04 01:11 ) (257 reads) file img
        Re: Re: All animals are nice people... --- bob ( 2024-09-16 17:05 ) (89 reads)
        
        Well... except one cow. (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-09-22 11:42 ) (79 reads)
        
        Re: Re: OMG--- --- stefany ( 2024-05-01 13:03 ) (253 reads)
        
        you learn something new every day, thank you. (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-05-01 23:58 ) (195 reads)
        
        Sorry for the repeats! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2024-09-15 20:52 ) (70 reads)
        3rd time was the charm.... (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2024-09-15 20:52 ) (72 reads)
        I thought it was an unusually happy Oscar the Grouch! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2024-09-15 20:53 ) (69 reads)
        
        Everyone has compared it to Oscar and Elmo. That's why it's so popular (and expensive). (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-10-09 13:35 ) (49 reads)
        
        duplicate (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-04-27 11:17 ) (217 reads)

Gold foil glass beads --- alipersia ( 2024-08-13 07:36 ) (246 reads) file img

Re: Gold-Glass Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-08-13 10:01 ) (179 reads) file img
- Thx Jamey good points --- alipersia ( 2024-08-14 07:18 ) (106 reads)

thebeadsite.com signing off 8/23/2024� --- Joyce ( 2024-08-11 12:17 ) (208 reads)

Thanks Joyce - it's the end of an era in bead research - RIP thebeadsite! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2024-08-12 19:31 ) (108 reads)

About Pumtek Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-08-03 17:41 ) (238 reads) file img

Tircul Beads --- Beadman ( 2024-08-03 17:46 ) (149 reads) file img
Thank you Jamey, for this invaluable posting. (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-08-07 10:37 ) (87 reads)
- I'm glad, if you found it helpful! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-08-07 14:00 ) (83 reads)

"Will Work For Beads" --- Beadman ( 2024-08-06 21:14 ) (202 reads) file img

bead --- Kanana ( 2024-06-12 01:59 ) (450 reads) file img

It is difficult to say.... --- Beadman ( 2024-06-19 15:31 ) (199 reads)
- Re: It is difficult to say.... --- Kanana ( 2024-06-20 10:36 ) (215 reads)
  - These are probably Czech. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-06-20 13:27 ) (137 reads)

Clasps on Chinese cloisonne necklaces --- beadiste ( 2024-06-01 10:36 ) (242 reads) file img

Set of Adjagba / Zagba beads --- Rosanna ( 2024-02-05 19:01 ) (596 reads) file img

I cannot say I have seen a nice matched set like this. Good for you. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-02-06 15:45 ) (247 reads)
Re: Set of Adjagba / Zagba beads --- karavanserai ( 2024-02-08 18:08 ) (339 reads)
Tell me more --- birdi ( 2024-03-15 05:53 ) (272 reads)
- I see, a type of Krobo bead --- birdi ( 2024-03-15 06:56 ) (302 reads)
  - Re: A type of Krobo Bead --- Beadman ( 2024-04-18 17:41 ) (294 reads) file img
- Some pix in the Picard exhibit --- Rosanna ( 2024-03-16 21:07 ) (292 reads)
duplicate (no text) --- birdi ( 2024-03-15 05:55 ) (210 reads)
- Not Really --- Beadman ( 2024-03-17 04:06 ) (308 reads)
I've never seen this shape, and they're beautiful! (no text) --- LUANN UDELL ( 2024-04-17 18:28 ) (216 reads)

Just for fun photo's --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-14 15:45 ) (686 reads) file img

Let me know if I can help with the photos --- Rosanna ( 2024-02-15 11:16 ) (441 reads)
- Photo Thanks --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 13:58 ) (396 reads)
- Still can' (no text) --- LUANN UDELL ( 2024-04-17 18:25 ) (207 reads)
  - Re: Still can't see the photo --- LUANN UDELL ( 2024-04-17 18:26 ) (260 reads)
Strange, now all of your photos display just fine on two different computers (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2024-02-20 19:17 ) (329 reads)
- the answer, my friend... --- nishedha ( 2024-02-21 00:33 ) (432 reads) file img
Re: Just for fun photo's --- odan ( 2024-02-28 07:44 ) (377 reads)
- Re: Re: Just for fun photo's --- odan ( 2024-03-02 18:51 ) (368 reads)
  - The Tom & Theada Howard Collection --- Rosanna ( 2024-03-03 12:16 ) (385 reads)
    - Re: The Tom & Theada Howard Collection --- odan ( 2024-03-06 08:55 ) (327 reads)
      - The Dannoh Collection --- Rosanna ( 2024-03-06 20:09 ) (372 reads)
        
        The Seymour Collection --- Art ( 2024-03-06 21:42 ) (362 reads)
        
        Re: The Seymour Collection --- odan ( 2024-03-10 16:41 ) (349 reads)
Origin of these small chevrons? --- birdi ( 2024-03-15 05:38 ) (364 reads)
- Re: Origin of these small chevrons? --- odan ( 2024-03-18 09:15 ) (337 reads)
  - Re: Re: Origin of these small chevrons? --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-04-02 09:25 ) (312 reads)
Re: Just for fun photo's --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-04-02 09:17 ) (272 reads)

Nails&Bones necklace --- nishedha ( 2024-01-14 09:59 ) (525 reads) file img

Savage jewelry for savage times? (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-14 11:43 ) (241 reads)
- Starting anew, back from the Source. --- nishedha ( 2024-01-14 22:59 ) (376 reads)
  - Re: Starting anew, back from the Source. --- AnneLFG ( 2024-04-09 12:22 ) (261 reads)
I like it! --- Beadman ( 2024-01-16 15:43 ) (333 reads)
- Re: I like it too: a lot. --- nishedha ( 2024-01-16 21:12 ) (286 reads)
  - one more pic --- nishedha ( 2024-01-16 21:35 ) (290 reads) file img
  - Re: Origin/Identification --- Beadman ( 2024-01-18 09:31 ) (353 reads)
    - Re: Wart Hogs --- Beadman ( 2024-01-18 09:55 ) (296 reads) file img
    - all men are peer, but some are more peery than others --- nishedha ( 2024-01-18 10:45 ) (289 reads)
      - photo of open pendant --- nishedha ( 2024-01-18 10:59 ) (346 reads) file img
        
        Re: Keratin --- Beadman ( 2024-01-19 18:31 ) (305 reads)
        
        hornbill "ivory" --- nishedha ( 2024-01-19 19:41 ) (265 reads)
        
        Re: Hornbill "Ivory" --- Beadman ( 2024-01-21 13:20 ) (271 reads)
    - parts of the bird... --- nishedha ( 2024-01-19 01:03 ) (347 reads) file img
      - Your explanation is enlightening. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-01-19 19:32 ) (261 reads)
        
        An enlightening Postcript indeed! (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-01-20 00:47 ) (243 reads)
      - pendants --- nishedha ( 2024-01-20 06:08 ) (313 reads) file img
        
        Moa --- nishedha ( 2024-01-20 09:12 ) (292 reads) file img
        (Not too dsurprisingly) moas seem to have something in-common with dinosaurs. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-01-20 14:38 ) (238 reads)
        
        All birds are...or so I heard. --- nishedha ( 2024-01-21 00:37 ) (303 reads)
        
        Dino-Birds --- Beadman ( 2024-01-21 13:24 ) (268 reads)
        
        Yes --- nishedha ( 2024-01-21 20:51 ) (254 reads)
        
        Re: Lifeforms --- Beadman ( 2024-03-21 12:49 ) (227 reads)
        
        evolved --- nishedha ( 2024-01-21 20:59 ) (263 reads)
        
        Hmmm.... This is more-akin to "Transfer of technology." (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-03-21 12:51 ) (224 reads)
        
        transfer of technology: YES! (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-03-22 11:52 ) (224 reads)
        
        musing on evolution --- nishedha ( 2024-03-22 01:01 ) (301 reads) file img
        
        Re: musing on evolution --- nishedha ( 2024-03-22 11:02 ) (285 reads) file img
        
        How to read these two posters: --- nishedha ( 2024-04-10 07:32 ) (291 reads)

How old is too old --- odan ( 2024-03-18 09:22 ) (243 reads)

too much is not enough (no text) --- nishedha ( 2024-03-19 00:33 ) (244 reads)
Problems with old software --- Rosanna ( 2024-03-19 21:24 ) (175 reads)
- Re: Problems with old software --- nishedha ( 2024-03-20 01:01 ) (253 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Problems with old software --- nishedha ( 2024-03-20 01:07 ) (228 reads) file img
    - [Perhaps this is "old hardware"!] (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-03-21 11:56 ) (221 reads)
      - No doubt! --- nishedha ( 2024-03-22 08:45 ) (215 reads)

Divertimento --- nishedha ( 2024-03-13 11:54 ) (278 reads) file img

photo slightly improved + data --- nishedha ( 2024-03-14 00:49 ) (270 reads) file img

"The Trade Bead Period" --- Beadman ( 2024-03-04 05:43 ) (426 reads) file img

Re: "The Trade Bead Period" --- odan ( 2024-03-10 16:47 ) (262 reads)

Help needed for unusual bead --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-16 10:53 ) (619 reads) file

Fixed the file extensions --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-16 10:55 ) (454 reads) file img
End views --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-16 10:56 ) (333 reads) file img
Re: Unusual Bead --- Beadman ( 2024-01-16 15:40 ) (446 reads)
- Interesting comment --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-25 18:58 ) (316 reads)
  - recognising similarities--? --- stefany ( 2024-01-26 06:41 ) (325 reads)
    - Thanks! --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-26 09:05 ) (256 reads)
      - Re: Thanks!.. image --- stefany ( 2024-02-02 07:59 ) (322 reads) file img
        
        The shape is evocative --- Rosanna ( 2024-02-05 18:53 ) (265 reads)
        Re: Your Image --- Beadman ( 2024-03-04 23:05 ) (258 reads)
    - I will be interested to see a similar Chinese bead. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-01-26 21:17 ) (279 reads)
    - [No content�Glitch.] (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-01-26 21:18 ) (250 reads)
Re: Help needed for unusual bead --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-14 13:34 ) (268 reads) file img

Pendant bead --- nishedha ( 2024-02-18 11:55 ) (506 reads) file img

Very nice work! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-02-18 23:00 ) (254 reads)
- Re: Thank you again --- nishedha ( 2024-02-19 01:22 ) (335 reads) file img
  - It is, very special! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-02-20 16:04 ) (248 reads)

stone head bead --- nishedha ( 2024-02-17 10:06 ) (397 reads) file img

Re: stone head bead --- nishedha ( 2024-02-17 10:30 ) (310 reads) file img

Just for fun Photo's --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-16 15:42 ) (355 reads) file img

Please identify --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-16 15:38 ) (364 reads) file img

Older mix of Trade or some kind of beads --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 14:10 ) (372 reads) file img

Older mix of Trade or some kind of beads --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 14:10 ) (301 reads) file img

Just for fun photo's --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 14:06 ) (324 reads) file img

Just for fun Photo's --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 14:04 ) (288 reads) file img

Fun Chevrons, More to come --- Beadmanttt ( 2024-02-15 14:02 ) (287 reads) file img

Does anyone know more about these old 'Cambodian Khmer ' glass beads --- karavanserai ( 2024-02-03 09:28 ) (510 reads) file img

more pics --- karavanserai ( 2024-02-03 09:29 ) (304 reads) file img
- Re: more pics --- petrusgeorgius ( 2024-02-03 11:14 ) (317 reads)
  - Re: Re: more pics --- karavanserai ( 2024-02-04 10:35 ) (333 reads)
These are most-likely Chinese glass beads. --- Beadman ( 2024-02-03 13:24 ) (312 reads)
- Re: These are most-likely Chinese glass beads. --- karavanserai ( 2024-02-04 10:43 ) (291 reads)
  - You are welcome Martine! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-02-06 16:32 ) (269 reads)
[No Content. This is just a double-post glitch.] (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-02-03 13:24 ) (225 reads)

Our friend Danny Lopacki has passed away. --- Joyce ( 2024-01-06 20:16 ) (580 reads)

Oh no! What a loss. --- beadiste ( 2024-01-06 20:23 ) (361 reads)
- His opal beads� --- Joyce ( 2024-01-06 20:32 ) (411 reads)
- Past posts by Danny --- Joyce ( 2024-01-06 20:35 ) (436 reads)
  - Thanks Joyce, a nice stroll down Bead Memory Lane! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-07 12:25 ) (227 reads)
  - Thank you, Joyce... --- nishedha ( 2024-01-11 07:04 ) (343 reads)
    - Happy New Year, dear Nishedha! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2024-01-20 12:05 ) (233 reads)
Suzi, Thomas and Danny --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-07 11:53 ) (323 reads) file img
Danny's incredible "Lopactrian" beads are still viewable on his website --- beadiste ( 2024-01-07 18:23 ) (349 reads) file img
A man who will be missed --- Art ( 2024-01-09 09:53 ) (307 reads)
Danny Lopacki was an original..... --- bob ( 2024-01-12 13:40 ) (340 reads) link file img
- Re: For sure, Nice link Bob --- Art ( 2024-01-13 08:44 ) (281 reads) file img
Re: Danny Lopacki has passed away. --- Beadman ( 2024-01-20 14:52 ) (473 reads)
May he rest in peace. --- karavanserai ( 2024-01-28 06:05 ) (254 reads)

Happy new year 2024 --- ali persia ( 2024-01-18 10:39 ) (285 reads)

I hope all is well with you Ali. Cheers. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2024-01-19 19:34 ) (268 reads)
Greetings, Ali! --- Joyce ( 2024-01-20 12:00 ) (260 reads)

Glory of Beads starts on Jan. 20 in Green Valley, AZ --- Rosanna ( 2024-01-13 20:41 ) (1076 reads) file img

Echoes of Bead events past --- Art ( 2024-01-13 11:42 ) (328 reads) file

images, not files --- Art ( 2024-01-13 11:46 ) (313 reads) file img
Re: Echoes of Bead events past --- Art ( 2024-01-13 12:04 ) (300 reads) file img
Re: Echoes of Bead events past --- Art ( 2024-01-13 12:06 ) (275 reads) file img
Re: Echoes of Bead events past --- Art ( 2024-01-13 12:08 ) (281 reads) file img

. --- Joyce ( 2024-01-07 09:16 ) (211 reads)

A friend passed. (no text) --- frank ( 2024-01-04 18:03 ) (333 reads)

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